The approach often features stunning vistas of Valletta’s historic fortifications, the Grand Harbour, and the clear blue waters of the surrounding archipelago.
The right side offers a superior view of the high Bernese Alps shortly after takeoff, followed by a dramatic perspective of Mount Etna and the Maltese archipelago during descent.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Alps, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Western Alps, the Italian Tyrrhenian coast, and the spectacular sight of Mount Etna in Sicily shortly before landing.
The right side offers superior views of the highest Alpine peaks, the Tyrrhenian coastline of Italy, and a spectacular close-up of Mount Etna during the descent into Malta.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the jagged peaks of the Tatra Mountains and a breathtaking panoramic traverse along the Croatian coastline and its scattered islands.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Eastern Alps and is the primary side for viewing the majestic Mount Etna during the descent into the Maltese archipelago.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the stunning transition from the Hungarian plains to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea, featuring the spectacular Croatian archipelago and the rugged coastline of Montenegro.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side is superior for the approach into Malta, providing a clear view of the islands of Gozo and Comino before landing.
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the French Riviera at departure, the rugged interior of Corsica and Sardinia, and a distant view of Mount Etna before the final approach over the turquoise waters of Gozo and Comino.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the right side is generally superior on this route as it provides a front-row seat to the jagged Dolomites and the dramatic volcanic islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea, including Stromboli and the Lipari group, before approaching Malta.
The Left Side is superior for its diverse landmarks, featuring the high peaks of the Alps, the Italian volcanic arc including Vesuvius and Etna, and a stunning approach view of the historic Grand Harbour in Valletta.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Eastern Alps, the Adriatic coastline, and typically provides the best view of the Maltese islands during the final descent.
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, featuring the most iconic peaks of the Swiss Alps, the stunning Tyrrhenian coastline of Italy, and a grand entrance over the Maltese archipelago including Gozo and Comino.